OBITUARIES

Jun 1, 2023

D. Darby Duryea II, 73, departed peacefully from this world on June 1, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Darby was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1950, to Marjory Foster Duryea and David Darby Duryea I.  As a child, he contracted polio in the final...

May 31, 2023

Logan Huston, 6 years old of Akron passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023. He was loved by many and never will be forgotten by his mother Emmalee Huston and father William Huston, brothers William and Mason Huston and grandparents Robert and Amy Huston and Rick and Debbie Rhodes as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other...

May 18, 2023

Steve Smith, 68 of Akron passed away on May 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He retired from AMHA after many years in maintenance.  He was a hard worker, he liked to stay busy. A Jack of all trades. He always put everyone before himself, all the way up until the end. He was selfless, funny, and...

May 11, 2023

Patricia L. "Pat" Wood, 69 of Wadsworth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 11, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and nana who loved scrap booking, traveling, and camping. She was a graduate of Wayne College, University of Akron, worked at Cornwell Tools and retired from Akro-Mills, Myers Industries in Wadsworth. Patty was an avid...

May 7, 2023

Terry Dye, 66 of Akron passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 7, 2023.  Terry was born in Newton, West Virginia and worked at Polymet in Akron for 25 years.  He loved his friends and family and was always known to lend a helping hand.

Terry is preceded by his parents Arnold and Maxine...

May 2, 2023

Kayla Hill was a young, beautiful light in this world for 26 years, her obnoxious hilarious laugh and her infectious smile could brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Early on we all knew Kayla was special, she was on a billboard on East Ave as the model baby for BCH maternity ward and was famous before she was...

Apr 30, 2023

Lynn Rae Cross-Delaney was once introduced as the nicest woman you'll ever meet. It was an accurate assessment.  She was the type of person to think of your needs first and herself second. Her capacity to be thoughtful could surpass even the kindest of people. She taught me, her son, what it meant to be caring, to be gentle,...

Apr 14, 2023

Betty J Osborn died on her 94th birthday on April 14, 2023. She was born and lived in Akron until she moved to Green in 1983.

She worked at Kresge store for 10 years and then at Firestone Bank and Bank One for 40 years. She always said God blessed her with a great life of good...

Mar 20, 2023

John Andrew Beall ("Andy") died on the 20th of March, 2023. We say "died" because like the comedian George Carlin, Andy was uncomfortable with soft language like "passed away", thinking that it had the tendency to obscure the sometimes harsh truths of human existence.

Andy was born in Mineola, New York in 1949. When he was born...

Mar 19, 2023

Glada Inez Wickline "Susie", 100 years of age, passed on Sunday March 19, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1922, in Sissonville, WV to the late Alpheus Reynolds and Cora Monk.  She was the youngest of five daughters, four who preceded her in death.  Glada married the late Harry Edward Wickline at the age of 21.  They moved in...

Mar 18, 2023

Naomi Weisner, 81 of Kenmore passed away on March 18, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Kenmore and tended bar in several bars in the area.  She loved helping people in need.

Naomi is preceded by her parents Esther and Steve Grof and brother Dave Grof.  She is survived by her children Gary (Mary) Deem, Sandy...

Mar 17, 2023

Roxie Ann Sawders, 88, of Akron passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was called home, and she was more than ready to go. Born in Braxton County, WV, but resided in Akron her whole adult life. Roxie held many positions throughout her life, such as Sunday School teacher, prayer chain member, and her favorite being homemaker. She...

Mar 2, 2023

Susan Deppert, age 66, loving mother of four passed away in the early hours of March 2, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had so many friends that loved her. She will be sadly missed and always have a place in our hearts.

Susan was born in...

Mar 2, 2023

Vicky Pritt, 70 of Kenmore passed away on March 2, 2023.  She graduated from Manchester High School in 1970. She moved to Kenmore around 1974. She worked at the Hilton Banquet Center in downtown Akron.  She loved shopping and traveling, especially to the beach.

Vicky is preceded by her parents Junior and Wilma Mace, son Jonathon Pritt,...

Feb 27, 2023

Randall R. Gipson was born in Nuttalburg WVA on September 21, 1940 to Clady and Lola (Wilkson) Gipson. He went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2023. He was a long time resident of Barberton Ohio, he spent the last 4 years in Altus, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life Judith A. Helm on...

Feb 21, 2023

Chris J. Steed, 57 of Copley Twp. passed away suddenly on February 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas W. Steed.  He is survived by his mother Sharon Steed, brothers Tom (Tina) Steed, Paul (Veronica Steed) and sisters Dawn Steed and Kerri Colbert.

Chris was a graduate of Kenmore High class of '83. ...

Feb 17, 2023

Bill Bartholomew, 91 of Coventry passed away on February 17, 2023.  He served in the Army during the Korean War.  He retired from Mohawk Rubber and in retirement he helped his daughter Pamela at Ounce of Gold.  He was an avid golfer and loved to go to the horse races.

Bill is preceded by his dad Robert...

Feb 15, 2023

Brandy Dianna Bellomy, 38 of Akron passed away on February 15, 2023.  She loved her family and her kids.  She was ornery, strong willed and always happy. She was amazing.

Brandy is preceded by her niece Fate Boyes.  She is survived by her mom Pam (Jose) Giner, dad Danny Copley, daughters Jaylee and Brittany, sons Dakota, Jordan...

Feb 14, 2023

Janet Louise (Holbert) Hemminger was born July 5th, 1939, and she entered into the arms of Jesus and of her beloved Jan on February 14th, 2023. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1957, serving as accompanist and singing with the Kenmore choir and performing in school theatrical productions.  She studied stenography at Kenmore and went on to serve...

Feb 13, 2023

Amy S. (Wright) McCrary, 54 of Kenmore passed away on February 13, 2023.  She lived in Kenmore all her life and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1986.  She was the owner of Amy's Grooming, and she loved animals, especially dogs.  She bred and showed many Pekingese and Afghan hounds over the years.  She loved rock music, art, and...